Program Overview

Organizational Leadership Major

The Organizational Leadership major is designed to equip students with the competencies and skill sets necessary for success in leadership positions. These competencies include effective communication, familiarity with essential organizational functions, broad-based learning, critical thinking skills, and the ability to understand and participate in multiple task-groups.

Overview

The major is available to students in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies on the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill, and Westchester campuses. Courses will be offered on-site, online, and in hybrid formats. The target population includes individuals who need a Bachelor's degree to advance professionally, professionals who want to establish themselves as change agents, and working professionals and early to mid-career level managers.

Requirements

The Organizational Leadership major consists of nine courses.

• Required Courses (18 credits)
  • ORGL 2000: Theories of Leadership, Context and Change
  • ORGL 2100: Information Systems and Technology for Leadership
  • ORGL 2200: Transforming Managers into Inspired Leaders
  • ORGL 2210: Ethical Decision Making for Leadership
  • ECON 2140: Statistics I
• Area Requirement (varies)
  • Students will choose one course from each of the following areas:
    • Leading Change (Human Capital)
      • ORGL 2300: Issues in Human Resource Management
      • ORGL 2500: Change Management and Organizational Culture
      • ORGL 2600: Mediation, Negotiation, Alternative Dispute Resolution
      • ORGL 2610: Applied Organizational Behavior and Leadership
      • ORGL 3100: Leading with Emotional Intelligence
    • Organizational Communications
      • ORGL 2700: Organizational Communication
      • ORGL 2701: Business Communications in Leadership
      • ORGL 2702: Interpersonal Communication
      • ORGL 2703: Digital and Social Media Marketing Communication in Leadership
    • Organizational Strategy
      • ORGL 2400: The Legal Environment
      • ORGL 2704: Interpersonal Behavior within Organizations
      • ORGL 2900: Entrepreneurship
      • ORGL 3110: Strategic Leadership, Development & Diversity
      • ORGL 3120: Leading Innovation: Strategies for Growth
      • ORGL 3200: Special Topics Seminar
• Senior-Level Capstone Course (4 credits)
  • ORGL 4000: Leadership Concepts and Cases

Availability

The major in Organizational Leadership is available to students in Fordham's School of Professional and Continuing Studies at Lincoln Center, Rose Hill, and Westchester. Professional and Continuing Studies students must also complete the PCS Core Curriculum and any additional electives required to earn a minimum of 124 credits.

CIP Code

The CIP code for the Organizational Leadership major is 52.0213. This code can be used to learn more about career paths associated with this field of study and possible post-graduation visa extensions for international students.